There’s nothing our residents like more than being in the open air and Ashburnham Place outside Battle offers just that, by the bucket full!
Going out is an important part of our resident’s day… be it a trip to the shops or library, perhaps to a café or a walk around a park. There are 220 acres to enjoy at Ashburnham and Harry and Adam often wander around Broad Water Lake experiencing the stillness of the water.
Getting outside is really beneficial to adults with autism, it helps to improve motor-sensory input as well as providing physical exercise. Hearing the sounds of birds, trees, water… can provide listening experiences and visually the sights are
And there’s nothing quite like hot chocolate after a stroll in the Orangery Tea Room, which, as you can see, is a particular favourite of Harry’s!
The Orangery, originally designed in 1777 by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, is a sight to behold and home to many plants, including we’re told, one of the country’s oldest camellias.
The Orangery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am – 4.00pm… and they make cakes and bread onsite in their Bakehouse, so definitely the place to go after a walk!